Which of these phrases best describes the Talmud?

ancient Jewish writings about the Hebrew Bible

Why did the Jewish Diaspora threaten the survival of Judaism?

Jews became scattered over a wide area.

Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?

It was part of the Second Temple.

What weakened the land of the Israelites after the death of Solomon?

It split into two smaller kingdoms.

Which of these is the best example of a question of ethics?

Should I help a child who is lost?

Why did many Jews move to Babylon?

They were taken there as captives by Nebuchadnezzar.

studbud

Learning About World Religions: Judaism

10 termsStudBud Administration851 plays

Pre Test

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
Which of these phrases best describes the Talmud?
record of conquests of the Jewish people
list of names of the priests of the Temple of Jerusalem
another name for the Torah
ancient Jewish writings about the Hebrew Bible
2
Jewish forms of worship and ways of life were taught in many different countries by
professors.
rabbis.
prophets.
priests.
3
According to Judaism, standards of right and wrong come from
Abraham.
God.
priests.
prophets.
4
Why did the Jewish Diaspora threaten the survival of Judaism?
Jews became scattered over a wide area.
Jews depended on oral tradition to remember their history.
Jews began to learn from rabbis instead of priests.
Jews paid heavy taxes to pay for a new temple.
5
Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred place?
It was built with the stones that held the Ten Commandments.
It was part of the Second Temple.
It was built by King Solomon.
It was where many Jews died in rebellion against Rome.
6
Which common feature of most ancient religions did the Jews reject?
tradition
ritual
polytheism
morality
7
The festival of Passover celebrates the
re-dedication of the Temple
end of the Babylonian Exile
Exodus from Egypt
Jewish Diaspora
8
What weakened the land of the Israelites after the death of Solomon?
It fell to attacks by the Philistines.
It formed unwise foreign alliances.
It suffered from a serious famine.
It split into two smaller kingdoms.
9
Which of these is the best example of a question of ethics?
Should I help a child who is lost?
Which color shall I paint my room?
What shall I eat for dinner?
When should I brush my teeth?
10
Why did many Jews move to Babylon?
They were hoping to spread the idea that there is one God.
They were taken there as captives by Nebuchadnezzar.
They were fleeing from attack by the Assyrians.
They were looking for a land with a more stable food supply.

Learning About World Religions: Judaism Flashcards | StudBud